Nutritional information per ¼-cup serving:

Calories 50 (42% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 481mg • calc. 16mg • fiber 1g

White Bean Spread

Makes 1¼ cups

1small garlic clove

6fresh sage leaves

½ ounce tomato

1can (13.5 ounces) cannellini beans (or other white beans), rinsed and drained

2teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

½teaspoon kosher salt

fresh ground pepper to taste

Insert the blade assembly in the work bowl. Put the garlic into the work bowl and process on High for 30 seconds. Add sage and pulse on High 4 times. Add tomato and pulse on Low 4 times. Add remaining ingredients to work bowl; pulse on Low evenly 6 to 10 times to reach desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve with crackers or as a topping for bruschetta. For a smoother spread, add 2 to 4 tablespoons water and process on Low until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional information per ¼-cup serving:

Calories 120 (15% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 6g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 239mg • calc. 67mg • fiber 4g

Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

Makes 1 cup

1 small garlic clove

1½ tablespoon fresh basil leaves

1 pint grape tomatoes

3teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

Insert the blade assembly in the work bowl. Put garlic into the work bowl and run on High for 30 seconds. Add basil and pulse on High 4 times.

Add remaining ingredients to work bowl; pulse on Low about 10 to 15 times to reach desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve as topping for bruschetta.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 50 (61% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 301mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 1g

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Cuisinart CSB-79 manual White Bean Spread, Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

CSB-79 specifications

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